Senate

Revised Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Alexander Downer MP)

Notes on clauses

Part 1 - Preliminary

Clause 1: Short Title

Clause 1 is a formal item which provides for the short title of the Bill.

Clause 2: Commencement

The Bill commences at the same time as the Intelligence Services Bill.

Clause 3: Schedules

This clause specifies that each Act referred to in a Schedule is to be amended or repealed as set out in the Schedule concerned.

Clause 4: Regulations

This clause allows for the Governor-General to make regulations for any transitional matters stemming from the Intelligence Services Bill or this Bill.